1890s
George R. Allen sits on the porch of his home next to the corner post. The other people are his wife, daughters, sisters, and friends. The house, built in the Victorian style with some Italianate details, stands next to that of his father, George W. Allen, just visible at the far left. The second entry at the right side of the house might have served as the entrance to Mr. Allen's office.
| Title | George R. Allen Home |
|---|---|
| Date | 1890s |
| Current Address | Demolished |
| Pre 1912 Address | 43 Park |
| Date Constructed | 1879 |
| Original Owner | George R. Allen |
| Original Use | Home |
| Neighborhood | Downtown |
| Notes | Title by cataloger. The Allen home was one of the houses on Park St. (later Library Plaza and now Library St. NE) that was demolished in 1902 to be replaced by the Ryerson Library/Grand Rapids Public Library. |
| Collection | Coll. #33-12-48, History & Special Collections Dept., Archives |
| Rights | Reproduction and copyright information regarding this image is available from Grand Rapids History & Special Collections, Archives, Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids, MI |
| Location |  |
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